Warsaw attractive for investors. The problem of low availability of apartments

The capital remains attractive to investors and is well rated for infrastructure, labor market and education – according to the report of Antal and Cushman & Wakefield. At the same time, Warsaw is struggling with the problem of availability of apartments, which in the long run may limit its competitiveness.

The report published on Tuesday shows that in the analysis of the investment potential, the capital obtained an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 possible points. All tested Polish cities achieved an average general result of 7.2. In the authors' opinion, this confirms the strong investment position of Warsaw and its key role in the region, placing the capital at the forefront of the evaluated cities.

Examined Representatives of companies operating in Poland most often declared their intention to invest in technologies – 56 percent. – and human capital – 51 percent Warsaw is distinguished by higher dynamics – investments in technology are planned in the capital of 58 percent. companies, and employee development – 56 percent Warsaw is also characterized by a higher percentage of companies planning investments related to geographical expansion – 26 against 19 percent.

The authors of the report pointed out, however, that Warsaw, against the background of other studied cities, falls worse in terms of attractiveness as a place to live – in this category it took last place in the ranking. This result remains correlated with the assessment of the availability of apartments. In the opinion of experts, in the long run all this can affect the competitiveness and attractiveness of Warsaw as a place of investment investment.

The authors of the report noticed that 2025 brought many challenges for entrepreneurs, above all related to the growing energy and raw materials costs, technological transformation and changing expectations on the labor market.

“Still, 93 percent of managers are planning new investments in the coming years. More than half of them are preparing for investments in technologies, including those related to artificial intelligence, as well as in human capital and the development of products and services. Every fifth company focuses on regional development. I am convinced that these data will directly translate into an increase in demand into specialist and managerial competences” – he emphasized the company Antal Artur Skiba.

Business reality is more stable and perspective than it results from the most frequently given opinions, which indicate primarily threats – experts said.

As indicated in the report, 66 percent companies operating in Warsaw plans to maintain or increase the occupied office space, What in the authors' opinion shows that the office remains an important element of the organization's strategy. “It is a space not only for work, but also to build relationships, culture and competitive advantage. This data is a clear signal for investors and managers – support in making decisions based on facts, not emotions” – pointed out the head of Cushman & Wakefield in Poland Krzysztof Misiak.

At the same time, every third tested high -level manager assessed that a serious barrier to business development – both in Warsaw and all over Poland – is the housing situation, i.e. high costs of purchasing and renting apartments and their limited availability. This indicates – as experts pointed out – the need to conduct system activities supporting the development of housing infrastructure.

In Mazovia, a low unemployment rate lasts at 4 %, and the capital effectively attracts the so -called Talents, offering competitive salaries and flexible forms of employment – the authors of the report pointed out. The Warsaw Labor Market with an assessment of 7.4 – ex aequo with Krakow – was considered the most competitive among the Polish cities studied.

On average, 72.5 percent in Poland Managers plan to increase employment in his organizations. In Warsaw, this percentage is 67 percent.

“Poland in recent years has become an important logistics hub, which the capital also gains. Expert deficit in the area of ​​new technologies, logistics or data analysis is growing. Ai, fintech, BPO/SSC sectors (commissioning business processes to external companies and joint service centers – RES and professional services, and professional services are growing a great demand for experts. Antal.

He added that for several years there is also a clear trend of investing in Poland, especially in Warsaw, corporate regional positions, most often responsible for the Baltic countries and Central and Eastern Europe.

The average Polish result regarding educational potential was 7.1 points, which indicates the solid quality of the academic facilities in the country. Warsaw is particularly distinguished here, which achieved the highest result among the educational centers analyzed in terms of educational, scoring 7.5 points. “Graduates of capital universities are valued for digital competences, innovation and ability to work in a multicultural environment,” noted Fabian Pietras from Antal It Services.

The report presents the results of a survey conducted in the group among 1290 decision -makers of companies operating in Poland. (PAP)

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